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Wimbledon's ban on Russians a mistake says Djokovic

Wimbledon's ban on Russians a mistake says Djokovic

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year's tournament following the invasion of Ukraine was wrong and lacked respect, world number one Novak Djokovic said on Monday.

Novak Djokovic falls to first defeat of the year

Novak Djokovic falls to first defeat of the year

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Daniil Medvedev handed Novak Djokovic his first loss of the year, defeating the world no. 1 6-4, 6-4 in Dubai.

Nadal back in training ahead of French Open

Nadal back in training ahead of French Open

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal resumed training on Monday after four weeks out due a stress fracture in his rib, a month out from the French Open where the Spaniard will bid for a record-extending 14th title.

Is Sinner the next big thing in tennis?

Is Sinner the next big thing in tennis?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Roberto Bautista Agut predicted a great future for Jannik Sinner after going down to the Italian teenager

Will newly crowned US Open champ be ready for Davis Cup?

Will newly crowned US Open champ be ready for Davis Cup?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Spain hope new world number one Carlos Alcaraz will be ready for their Davis Cup tie

'Prize money disparity in Dubai event big step backwards'

'Prize money disparity in Dubai event big step backwards'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Men's singles winner set to receive five times more the amount as compared to the women's champion.

From soccer to F1, Russia stands to lose after invasion of Ukraine

From soccer to F1, Russia stands to lose after invasion of Ukraine

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Russia's invasion of Ukraine was condemned by the sporting community on Thursday, with President Vladimir Putin's country losing hosting rights for the UEFA Champions League final while Formula One drivers said it was "wrong" to race there this year.

Maiden grand slam win for India's Ramkumar at French Open

Maiden grand slam win for India's Ramkumar at French Open

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Ramkumar Ramanathan partnered with American Hunter Reese won his first main draw win at a Grand Slam at Rolland Garros on Wednesday

Tennis: Qualifier Safiullin stuns Tsitsipas in Marseille quarters

Tennis: Qualifier Safiullin stuns Tsitsipas in Marseille quarters

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Norrie's semi-final opponent will be another American, fourth-seeded Tommy Paul, who crushed Stefan Kozlov 6-3, 6-1 in an all-US matchup.

US Open PIX: Djokovic whips Fritz; Shelton blasts way past Tiafoe

US Open PIX: Djokovic whips Fritz; Shelton blasts way past Tiafoe

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 9 of the US Open, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York.

Sick but slick Wawrinka records 400th ATP win to move to fourth round

Sick but slick Wawrinka records 400th ATP win to move to fourth round

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Stan Wawrinka let his tennis do the talking as he brushed off the after-effects of a cold to breeze into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-3, 7-6(3) victory over Lukas Rosol on Saturday.

Medvedev gets shot at No.2 ranking after Nadal pullout

Medvedev gets shot at No.2 ranking after Nadal pullout

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

The Spaniard's withdrawal means Medvedev will be top seed at the March 1-7 event, which also features top-10 players Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev.

Hewitt sues ATP

Hewitt sues ATP

Rediff.com18 Jun 2003

The Wimbledon champion began legal action against the ATP, challenging the fine imposed on him for failing to show for an interview.

Australian Open: The top 5 men to watch out for

Australian Open: The top 5 men to watch out for

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The five top contenders for the men's title at the Australian Open, which starts on Monday.

PIX: Zverev beats Djokovic; sets up Medvedev final in Turin

PIX: Zverev beats Djokovic; sets up Medvedev final in Turin

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Alexander Zverev overcame late nerves to beat world number one Novak Djokovic on Saturday and set up a final showdown with Daniil Medvedev at the ATP Finals.

Nadal whips Norrie for fourth Acapulco crown

Nadal whips Norrie for fourth Acapulco crown

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

The world number five Spaniard has won 15 straight matches since returning from a foot issue that sidelined him for nearly six months last year.

The Man Who Never Gives Up

The Man Who Never Gives Up

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

No matter who the opponent, or how big the adversity, Andy Murray never backs away from the fight, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

Bopanna-Nestor in Dubai ATP final

Bopanna-Nestor in Dubai ATP final

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The fourth-seeded Indo-Canadian pair got the better of second seeds Jean-Julien Rojer of the Netherlands and Romania's Horea Tecau 4-6, 7-6(9), 11-9 in a close semi-final.

Tennis: Djokovic regains top spot, Nadal rises

Tennis: Djokovic regains top spot, Nadal rises

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Osaka takes equity stake in crypto exchange FTX

Davis Cup: Nagal pips Holmgren to bring India level vs Denmark

Davis Cup: Nagal pips Holmgren to bring India level vs Denmark

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

Sumit Nagal fought fire with fire to bring India back in the Davis Cup World Group Play-off tie against Denmark, winning the second singles.

Why Anand Amritraj is worried about Indian tennis...

Why Anand Amritraj is worried about Indian tennis...

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Former Davis Cup captain Anand Amritraj is baffled that India's best singles players are not able to win close matches on the ATP World Tour despite having a decent game to back them.

Will the Australian Open take place in 2021?

Will the Australian Open take place in 2021?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Tennis Australia (TA) planned for players and their entourages to arrive in Victoria in mid-December to have time to undertake a mandatory two-week quarantine period before competing in January.

Tennis: Sania-Hradecka lose Charleston Open final

Tennis: Sania-Hradecka lose Charleston Open final

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Opelka edges Kyrgios to set up all-American final with John Isner in Houston

All about seven-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic

All about seven-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The Serbian top seed won a fourth successive title at the All England Club to take his overall Grand Slam tally to 21.

Meet the top men's contenders at Australian Open

Meet the top men's contenders at Australian Open

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Penpix of the top men's contenders at the 2021 Australian Open

Wimbledon announces record prize money

Wimbledon announces record prize money

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The grasscourt major will be held from June 27 to July 10.

Winds Of Change Sweep Men's Tennis

Winds Of Change Sweep Men's Tennis

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Federer, Nadal and Djokovic had made it near impossible for their peers to live, and thrive, amongst them. But the coming generation, which hasn't been as scarred by defeat at the hands of the Big 3, may make tennis unpredictable again.

Bencic, Collins cruise in Adelaide; Humbert's Auckland reign ends

Bencic, Collins cruise in Adelaide; Humbert's Auckland reign ends

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Belinda Bencic of Switzerland and Danielle Collins were among those to win their first-round matches at the Adelaide International

Like Federer's farewell, Djokovic wants biggest rivals at his swansong

Like Federer's farewell, Djokovic wants biggest rivals at his swansong

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Djokovic said the Spaniard remains his biggest rival.

Nadal to skip Miami; Thiem looks to reset

Nadal to skip Miami; Thiem looks to reset

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Rafael Nadal will skip the Miami Open that begins later this month in a bid to recover from a back injury in time for the clay court swing

Federer is very important for our sport, says Djokovic

Federer is very important for our sport, says Djokovic

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

World number one Novak Djokovic said on Wednesday he hopes rival Roger Federer will return to competitive action soon and be able to compete with the best again after the Swiss great said he would miss the Australian Open in January.

Osaka pulls out of Wimbledon with injury

Osaka pulls out of Wimbledon with injury

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Japan's Osaka suffered the injury in Madrid, forcing her to miss the WTA 1000 event in Rome in the leadup to the French Open.

Tsitsipas downs Fokina to defend Monte Carlo crown

Tsitsipas downs Fokina to defend Monte Carlo crown

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Surprise package Davidovich Fokina, who knocked out top-ranked Novak Djokovic and Indian Wells champion Taylor Fritz in the earlier rounds at Monaco, drew first blood by breaking Tsitsipas to take a 2-1 lead in the opening set.

'Big Three' getting old? Here's what Djokovic said...

'Big Three' getting old? Here's what Djokovic said...

Rediff.com16 May 2021

The 'Big Three' of men's tennis have found some "fresh energy" to thwart the charge of younger players on the tour, world number one Novak Djokovic said after setting up yet another title clash against his biggest rival against Rafael Nadal.

Wimbledon to remove 'Miss' and 'Mrs' from honours boards

Wimbledon to remove 'Miss' and 'Mrs' from honours boards

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Wimbledon will drop the titles "Miss" and "Mrs" before the names of female winners on its honour roll to match the men's boards in an attempt to modernise the tournament.

PIX: Djokovic happy to be back in Australia

PIX: Djokovic happy to be back in Australia

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic cruised through his first singles match in Australia since being deported last year.

India top player Yuki quits singles, eyes doubles Major success

India top player Yuki quits singles, eyes doubles Major success

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Walking out of the outside courts at the Balewadi stadium, his gait was assuring as he uttered, "no more singles for me".

Bengaluru Open 2: Saketh-Ramkumar in last 8

Bengaluru Open 2: Saketh-Ramkumar in last 8

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The Indian pair of Saketh Myneni and Ramkumar Ramanathan beat compatriots Yuki Bhambri and Divij Sharan in straight sets to advance to the quarter-finals of the Bengaluru Open 2 ATP Challenger, in Bengaluru, on Wednesday.

US Open PIX: Error-prone Alcaraz into third round; Murray out

US Open PIX: Error-prone Alcaraz into third round; Murray out

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

IMAGES from matches on Day 4 of the US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York on Thursday.

COVID-19 forces scrapping of WTA Finals this year

COVID-19 forces scrapping of WTA Finals this year

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

ATP, WTA cancel China events, including Shenzen Finals